Skid Row is an American heavy metal band from Toms River, New Jersey. Formed in 1986, the group originally included guitarist Dave "The Snake" Sabo, lead vocalist Matt Fallon, drummer John Ratkowski Jr., bassist Rachel Bolan and guitarist Steve Brotherton (soon replaced by Kurtis Jackson, in turn replaced by Jim Yuhas).

By March 1987, the lineup had changed to feature Scotti Hill in place of Yuhas and Rob Affuso in place of Ratkowski. Fallon was replaced by Sebastian Bach on June 13, 1987.

After releasing three studio albums together, Skid Row began an unofficial hiatus in August 1996. Bach left the band in December, claiming that Sabo and Bolan had fired him. The group's remaining members formed Ozone Monday with vocalist Shawn McCabe in 1998.

In January 1999, Sabo, Bolan and Hill reformed Skid Row, adding new lead vocalist Johnny Solinger and drummer Charlie Mills. In July 2000, it was announced that Phil Varone had replaced Mills, who was forced to leave the band due to "lack of income". The new drummer performed on the group's first studio album in over eight years, 2003's Thickskin, but in January 2004 left "abruptly" due to "personal reasons", with Timothy DiDuro taking his place. Varone had rejoined by March, but within two months had left again, with Dave Gara joining as his replacement. Gara remained in the band until April 2010, with Rob Hammersmith taking his place in May.

After more than 15 years with the band, Solinger left Skid Row in April 2015, reportedly in order to focus on his solo career. Sabo and Bolan later disputed that Solinger had left the band of his own accord, claiming that they had instead fired him. Despite rumours of a reunion with Bach, Solinger was replaced by former TNT frontman Tony Harnell. His tenure was short-lived, however, and by the end of the year he had departed after claiming that the other band members "ignored and disrespected" him. Early the following year, Skid Row began touring with former DragonForce frontman ZP Theart, who was made an official member of the band in January 2017. Theart remained until March 2022, when he was replaced by Erik Grönwall.

Grönwall left in March 2024, due to health issues. His temporary replacement was Lzzy Hale of Halestorm.

Members Current ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsDave "The Snake" Saboall Skid Row releasesRachel BolanScotti HillRob Hammersmith2010–presentall Skid Row releases from United World Rebellion: Chapter One (2013) onwards

Former ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsMatt Fallon1986–1987lead vocalsnone, except early demo recordingsJohn Ratkowski Jr.drumsCody Howell1986bassnoneSteve BrothertonguitarKurtis JacksonJim Yuhas1986–1987Rob Affusodrumsall Skid Row releases from Skid Row (1989) to Subhuman Beings on Tour (1995), 40 Seasons: The Best of Skid Row (1998)Sebastian Bach1987–1996lead vocalsJohnny Solinger1999–2015 all Skid Row releases from Thickskin (2003) to United World Rebellion: Chapter Two (2014)Charlie MillsdrumsnonePhil VaroneThickskin (2003)Timothy DiDuro2004noneDave Gara2004–2010Revolutions per Minute (2006)Tony Harnell2015lead vocals"18 and Life" (2015)ZP Theart2016–2022noneErik Grönwall2022–2024The Gang's All Here (2022)

Former touring musicians ImageNameYears activeInstrumentsRelease contributionsRob Halford vocalsJudas Priest singer sang on "Delivering the Goods" from B-Side Ourselves (1992), and guested with the band on the Subhuman Beings on Tour.Rick Marty 1994guitar noneKeri Kelli Ryan Cook Alex Grossi2008Johny Dey 2015Ryan Cook2019Casey Sproatt Lzzy Hale 2024vocals

Timeline

Lineups PeriodMembersReleasesEarly 1986Matt Fallon – lead vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Steve Brotherton – guitar Cody Howell – bass guitar John Ratkowski Jr. – drumsnoneEarly 1986Matt Fallon – lead vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Steve Brotherton – guitar Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals John Ratkowski Jr. – drumsself-titled demo (1986)1986Matt Fallon – lead vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Kurtis Jackson – guitar Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals John Ratkowski Jr. – drumsnone1986 — February 1987Matt Fallon – lead vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Jim Yuhas – guitar Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals John Ratkowski Jr. – drumsMarch – June 1987Matt Fallon – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Rob Affuso – drumsJune 1987 – August 1996Sebastian Bach – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Rob Affuso — drumsSkid Row (1989) Oh Say Can You Scream (1990) Slave to the Grind (1991) B-Side Ourselves (1992) Road Kill (1993) No Frills Video (1993) Subhuman Race (1995) Subhuman Beings on Tour (1995) 40 Seasons: The Best of Skid Row (1998)Band inactive August 1996 – January 1999January 1999 – July 2000Johnny Solinger – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Charlie Mills – drumsnoneJuly 2000 – January 2004Johnny Solinger – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Phil Varone – drums, backing vocalsThickskin (2003)January – March 2004Johnny Solinger – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Timothy DiDuro – drumsnoneMarch – May 2004Johnny Solinger – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Phil Varone – drums, backing vocalsMay 2004 – April 2010Johnny Solinger – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Dave Gara – drums, backing vocalsRevolutions per Minute (2006)May 2010 – April 2015Johnny Solinger – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocalsUnited World Rebellion: Chapter One (2013) United World Rebellion: Chapter Two (2014)April – December 2015Tony Harnell – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals"18 and Life" (2015)February 2016 – March 2022ZP Theart – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocalsnoneMarch 2022 – March 2024Erik Grönwall – lead vocals Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocalsThe Gang's All Here (2022)March 2024 – June 2024Scotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocals Lzzy Hale - lead vocals (touring)noneJune 2024 – presentScotti Hill – guitar, backing vocals Dave Sabo – guitar, backing vocals Rachel Bolan – bass guitar, backing vocals Rob Hammersmith – drums, backing vocalsnone

References

External links Skid Row official website